Gene editing can contribute to animal wellbeing by more quickly getting pigs resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. Emily Metz, with the animal genetics company Genus, compares getting a PRRS resistant pig to getting five cherries on a slot machine. “Gene editing allows us to stack the deck, it allows us the get five …
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May 07
Chinn says flood prevention is goal
Missouri government officials are pushing for solutions to prevent another flood like the one that began in March. Governor Mike Parson has made clear to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that he wants farmers protected, said Chris Chinn, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. “The Governor has made it very clear that he …
May 07
Minnesota farmer hopes to fit spring fieldwork into two weeks
A farmer in southeast Minnesota who’s only been planting for a couple days says all his spring fieldwork could be done within two weeks. Ben Storm of Dover tells Brownfield he and his father strip-till corn and no-till soybeans, running two planters simultaneously. “I figure we can probably plant all of our crop in 9 …
May 07
Iowa farmer to testify that farmers are hurting and need help
An Iowa farmer wants Congress and the Trump Administration to know that farmers are hurting and need some help. Dave Walton of Wilton, Iowa will testify Wednesday before a House Small Business subcommittee hearing in Washington. “We’re suffering right now for a variety of reasons,” Walton says. “The trade issue, some infrastructure issues, and other …
May 07
Eggs are good for you but what about cholesterol?
A new study says egg consumption is linked with heart disease but the overwhelming majority of studies in recent years say cholesterol is not a concern. Healthy Living ~ eggs and cholesterol Continue reading Eggs are good for you but what about cholesterol? at Brownfield Ag News.
May 07
Milk futures lower, cash dairy higher
Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed lower Tuesday despite strength in the cash prices as trade tensions with China weigh on markets. May Class III milk down a nickel at $16.45. June down seven cents at $16.55. July 11 cents lower at $16.69. August down a dime at $16.99. September through January contracts …
May 07
Blunt pleased KC and St. Louis in ERS/NIFA running
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt says Missouri is a national ag leader and both Kansas City and St. Louis would be a great fit for the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) offices. Ag Secretary Perdue announced finalist locations for the relocation of the offices from Washington DC and …
May 07
Food and ag groups seek USMCA approval
Nearly 70 food and agricultural groups sent a letter to every congressional office on Monday urging lawmakers to ratify the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. The groups say the agreement will allow food and agriculture to trade more fairly and expand exports to the two countries. They say Congress must pass the USCMA as Canada and …
May 07
Keeping nutrients accessible
Having access to fertilizers throughout the growing season plays a huge role in crop productivity. In this Managing for Profit, Jake Socherman explains how MicroSync’s revolutionary technologies keeps nutrients accessible to crops from emergence to grain-fill. Helping to maximize a grower’s return on investment. Continue reading Keeping nutrients accessible at Brownfield Ag News.
May 06
Lighthizer says China backed away from trade commitments
The U.S. Trade Representative says China has been backing away from commitments already made in their trade negotiations with the U.S. Robert Lighthizer told Washington reporters that is the reason President Trump is proposing an additional 200-billion in tariffs on Chinese goods starting Friday. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin also says after getting reassurances from the …
